Gillespie County, TX · Gillespie County
Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act Affidavit
This affidavit lets a plaintiff in a Gillespie County Justice Court case report a defendant’s military status before seeking a default judgment.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Gillespie County · Gillespie County, Gillespie County, Texas
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- gillespiecounty.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The plaintiff files this affidavit in a Justice Court civil proceeding before the court enters a default judgment against an individual defendant. It asks for the case and precinct details, the defendant’s name, and a selection stating whether the defendant is on active military duty, has waived rights, is not on active duty, or has an unknown status. The form also explains how to check military status.
Who needs it
A plaintiff seeking a default judgment against an individual defendant in a Gillespie County Justice Court case needs to file this affidavit.
How to submit it
File the affidavit with the Justice Court before entry of a default judgment; the form does not provide a court address, email, or portal.
About notarization
The directory marks this document as not requiring a notary; its text includes a sworn statement to be subscribed before the Justice Court clerk or a notary.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act Affidavit PDF.
- 2
Complete the Case Details
Enter the cause number, plaintiff and defendant names, and Justice Court precinct.
- 3
Select the Military Status
Check the statement that applies to the defendant’s military status.
- 4
Sign and File
Complete the sworn statement and file the affidavit with the Justice Court before entry of a default judgment.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act Affidavit?
- It is a plaintiff’s affidavit reporting a defendant’s military status in a Justice Court civil case before entry of a default judgment.
- Who files this affidavit?
- The plaintiff files it before seeking a default judgment against an individual defendant in a Justice Court civil proceeding.
- Do I need a notary for the Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act Affidavit?
- No notary is required by the directory. The form says the sworn statement may be subscribed before the Justice Court clerk or a notary.
- How do I submit the affidavit?
- File it with the Justice Court before entry of a default judgment. The form does not give an address or electronic filing details.